Scranton Interim Notices and Official Listings in 1898
The Scranton Tribune notes publication details and publishes official listings for state and local offices. It lists Governor William A. Stone and I. P.8 Gobin as lieutenant governor and internal affairs secretary, with various court and congressional posts including W. W. Porter, Daven port, Grow, Connell, Gunster, Roberts, and Bertevienbon for positions such as judges, coroner, surveyor, and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Stone
I. P
Gobin
James W. Latta
Superior Court
W. W. Porter
W. D. Porter
Ramvel A. Davenport
Galubha A. Grow
Congress
William Connell
F. W. Gunster
John J. Roberts
M. J
George Bertevienbon
Senate and House Districts Listed in Complex Voters Card
The text outlines Senate districts and House districts with names such as JAMES VAUGHAN JOHN R PART and JOAN BCHEVER in several districts. It appears to be an OCR fragment listing district assignments and representatives for a historical election page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viest
John R. Part
Joan Bchever
Mackey
John F. Reynolds
Pennsylvania Governor Speech Denounces Demagoguery and Corruption
The governor vows to govern with honesty and duty, putting the people first over parties and wealth. He criticizes attempts to sow discontent and conflicts between the fortunate and the less so, calling such tactics contemptible.
War department weighs discharging volunteers with Manila exception
The War department considers ending the volunteer army after the war with Manila kept, and forming a new force for occupation duty in Cuba and Porto Rico. Volunteers eligible for home service or winter garrison roles could depart or stay, easing discipline and morale while meeting occupation needs. Maine’s vote shows expected patterns of Republican support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Journal
War Department
Manila
Cuba
Porto Rico
Alger
Corbin
Porta Rica
Porto
Tropics
Toll Bridges or New Court House For Luzerne County
The people of Luzerne County face a choice between freeing five toll bridges at Pittston Wilkes Barre and Plymouth or building a new courthouse. The editorial notes the current courthouse suffices though not beautiful and argues tolls are a daily nuisance to travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Wilkes-Garre
Plymouth
Luzerne County
Lugerne
Armistice Debate Delays Disarmament of Cuban Filipino Revolt
A voiced urgency to end feudal tolls and disarm insurgents only after clear protection is ensured. The argument criticizes immediate disarmament while Spanish forces threaten others and calls for fair treatment of Cuban and Filipino insurgents until a guaranteed safety framework is in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Opposition to Scranton Times Sparks Civil War of Words
The letter defends The Tribune and rejects claims that Thirteenth Regiment officers avoided active service in Cuba and the Philippines. It argues officers face better conditions but share the dangers and that accusations against Thirteenth officers are baseless and slanderous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Times
Tribune
Thirteenth
Cub
Porto Rico
Philippines
Lews
Reorganization of the army staff urged after war lessons
An editorial urges reorganizing the army to centralize control under a general staff and reduce divided authority among the commissary quartermaster and surgeon general departments. It supports a peace strength of 70 000 to 72 000 and rapid expansion in crisis, arguing the regular army must be the base of national safety. It notes the need for capable officers and criticizes mis transmissions of orders while mentioning Captain Bateman and Major Parke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miler
Jose Little
Parke
Second Division
Camp Meade
Army
Sternberg
War talk and political ti a terns in crisis era
The piece laments court martial fear and a probe of army mismanagement under McKinley while wryly noting Spain’s retreat from Cuba may be possible. It cites John Sherman, Queen Wilhelmina, immigration debates, and General Aguinaldo, with critical takes on Democrats and press rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Congress
Spain
Cuba
John
Reasons for the Retention of Luzon
A Philadelphia Press editorial argues the United States will retain Luzon and possibly all the Philippines to secure strategic and economic advantages. It contends a Manila commercial base and English‑style legal protection are vital to protect trade, attract capital, and stabilize contracts, with Logon as a key strategic asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Commission
Washington
Philippines
United States
Manila
Lavon
Spain
Ching
Aslind Mulayeja Ie
England
Gomla
Hong Kong
Slingayice
Bombay
Brithes Court
London
Rivokry
Ptites
Nathan
Ethical World Leadership and Territorial Duty Speech
A stirring address argues the United States must expand trade and develop tropical territories to avoid parochial limits. It insists that nations grow by meeting obligations, not dodging them, and asserts America’s role in guiding world civilization through inclusive growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Tropics
Canaries
Spain
American weakness inspires public worthy rebuke
An editorial denounces habitual grumbling and blind cynicism in American discourse. It warns that persistent pessimism poisons youth and fans anti government sentiment, while praising the republic’s low taxes, fair laws, and decent public servants. It condemns defamatory journalism in Cuba coverage and warns readers to reject demagogic detraction during forthcoming campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perconal
Wales
Europe
Tie
Cuba
The Reg'lar Army Man
A compact portrait of the regular army man as a rugged figure who endures wear, fight, and toil without sentimentality. The verse contrasts his rough, practical nature with civilian social niceties and highlights his readiness to face battle, pack his knapsack, and win the scrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Bo Lovely
Epein
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New York
V. Vreeland
Scranton
County
Senate
James
Vaughan
Colonel Stone
Leon
Porutli
Pennsylvania
Maine
the Regular Army
Chaplain Bateman
Sixteenth Infantry
General Shafter
Virginius
Dr. Rule
Wevgler
Jeniist McKinley
Wilhelmina
Iolland
Deen
Edward Bok
Dr. Swallow
Austria
Carl
Russell Alge
General Aguinaldo
Luzon
Philadelphié
Central America
Tien
Enelieh
America
Kansas
Lelanda Ike Gh
Altona
Peranis
Ile
Mamma
Dandy
Handy
Cool
Sandy
Reg
Joe Lincoln
Tu. A. W. Bulletin
Wyoming Avenue
Haviland
China
the Clemons
Ferber
Lackawanna Avenue
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court House
Richardson-Bogoton
Hill & Connell’s
Bayedere
Connell
North
Scranton, Pa
N. E. Penna
Jermyn
Foote & Shear Company
Maslin
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
Dupont
Coonell
Thos, Ford
John B. Smith
Gon W. KE Mulligan
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